Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 54% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €9 | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €5.45 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 | €3.75 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €1.23 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.54 | €3.25 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 | €1.35 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 | €4.12 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 | €1.36 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 | €0.68 | + 128% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.14 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 | €2.02 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 | €0.90 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 86% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,008 | €426 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 | €302 | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 | €122 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 | €316 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 | €245 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 | €94 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 | €21 | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 | €351 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 | €71 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 | €10 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €5.67 | + 86% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 | €83 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 | €40 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €70 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €71 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 | €23,202 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 | €1.57 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 | €39 | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €3.23 | + 142% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 | €5.59 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 | €32 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 | €3.88 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 | €3.80 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 | €3.50 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 | €1.53 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 | €1.83 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €11 | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 | €22 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €15 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 | €38 | + 130% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €46 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €7 | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 | €3.40 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 | €3.22 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 | €792 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.24 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 | €38 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €4.08 | + 61% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 34% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,880 in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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